Mario Rodriguez Leaves Chemnitzer for Sonnenhof in Germany's 3Liga

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US U23 striker, Mario Rodriguez, has completed his loan from Dresden to Chemnitzer. Evidently Dresden still don't need him, and he is being loaned out again for 2017, to Sonnenhof. Both Chemnitzer and Sonnenhof play in 3Liga - so its aside-ways move for Mario.

After 3 years with the junior squad of M'Gladbach, Dynamo Dresden took Mario on a free transfer, only to loan him the next day? Now back at Dresden he will be loaned out again (Jan 1st) Mario is only 22, so he has time to make a mark, he has represented the USA at U17, U20 & U23.  While at Chemnitzer (last season) he only made 4 appearances, and only starting once, so the change may be a benefit

Of Note: Sonnenhof is the home of American goalkeeper, David Yelldell. Sonnenhof  (full name - SG Sonnenhof Großaspach) currently sit in 7th place in 3Liga - will re-start their season in early February after the Winter Break.

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LOANS: Brendan Moore Leaves Fleetwood for Torquay United

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Keeper, Brendan Moore, who has been battling for playing time at Fleetwood, has moved on loan to Torquay United in the Vanarama National League.

Brendan started his pro career with Portland's U23, before moving to Fleetwood in England's League One in February of 2015. He has had trouble getting playing time (Fleetwood had 4 GK's - including USA's Alek Gogic) The move that happened earlier today is through the end of the season.

Torquay United are not having the best season, and are in a relegation fight with 6 other teams. Hopefully Brendan will get the play time and be able to help them stay up.

Good Luck Brendan.

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LOANS: Goalkeeper Matt Jones Joins Philadelphia Union on Loan From Portugal

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29 year old Goal Keeper Matt Jones who has been featuring with Portugal’s Primeira Liga’s Belenenses has joined Philadelphia Union on a 1 year loan. 
Jones holds dual citizenship in the United States and England and has a United States Permanent Resident Card, he was born in Stoke-on-Trent, England.

“Matt’s experience and ability in big games will be a key asset to this goalkeeping group,” Union Sporting Director Earnie Stewart said in a press release. “We will count on him to become an immediate contributor, both in terms of his mentoring ability for our younger keepers, but also for his pure shot-stopping abilities.”

Matt left Sacred Heart University and went straight to Portugal in 2010. 

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TRANSFER: GK Daniel Schmidt Goes Out on Loan in Japan

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23 Year old Illinois born GK Daniel Schmidt (a Jap/USA dual) who is owned by J1 League team Vegalta Sendai has been loaned to J2 Team Matsumoto Yamaga FC

Daniel spent time out on loan from Chuo University (student in the Faculty of Law) until his transfer to Vegalta Sendai in 2014, and has been loaned out each season (primarily to J2 League teams)

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LOANS: Sunderland U21 Lynden Gooch joins Doncaster Rovers on Loan

Sunderland announced that Lynden Gooch, their U21 captain, has joined English League One side Doncaster Rovers on a one-month loan. The short-term move away from the club will be Lynden's second loan spell, last season he spent some time away at Gateshead in England's 'Conference'

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